Hello there! I'm Sarah Stokes, the owner of Dance with Sarah. I know that learning to dance can be very intimidating to some, but it is my goal to meet each and every dance student and help them accomplish their dance goals. I love to help engaged couples (and sometimes their parents as well) to feel comfortable and confident while having all eyes on them on the dance floor.
No matter what your dancing intention is, whether it is working on simple skills to keep from feeling embarrassed, or creating an elegant and traditional first dance, or a coming up with a quirky showstopper dance routine, I can help!
Dance with Sarah is located in Orangevale, California. Lessons for wedding couples are private and perfect for individuals that are more comfortable with one on one instruction instead of a large studio environment. If you are looking to hire an instructor to teach at an event, I also teach group dance lessons outside of the studio.
Woman-owned Business
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Private Lessons
$90starting price
Private Lessons
$90starting price
Contact for hours
Contact for hours
Takes place in my studio in Orangevale
Takes place in my studio in Orangevale
For one person or a couple
For one person or a couple
Lessons scheduled on a pay-as-you-go basis
Lessons scheduled on a pay-as-you-go basis
Each session is 50 minutes long
Each session is 50 minutes long
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Private Lessons
$90starting price
Private Lessons
$90starting price
Contact for hours
Contact for hours
Takes place in my studio in Orangevale
Takes place in my studio in Orangevale
For one person or a couple
For one person or a couple
Lessons scheduled on a pay-as-you-go basis
Lessons scheduled on a pay-as-you-go basis
Each session is 50 minutes long
Each session is 50 minutes long
Starting prices may not include all fees a vendor may charge. Contact the undefined for customized services and quotes.
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Music Genres
Country
Dance
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Sarah Stokes
Owner
Well Hello! Thanks for checking out my dance page. My name is Sarah Stokes and I started dancing in 2004. When I started it was just for fun, a fun pastime if you will. I walked into a country bar & was amazed at how much fun everyone on the dance floor was having. Thats when I began to learn line dancing. A few months later I started to learn ballroom dancing as a student. Before I knew it, the Ballroom Studio asked me to train to be an instructor, so I did. Now I teach on my own at my studio, and at events, and I really look forward to working with you to make your perfect first dance!
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4.9
out of 5.0
15 reviews
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Multiple reviewers had rave experiences with Sarah for wedding dance lessons, commending her for transforming their nerves into excitement and choreographing beautiful dances within budget. Sarah's patience, positive teaching style, and ability to cater to dancers of all skill levels were highlighted. The personalized choreography, including lifts and tailored moves, received high praise, with reviewers expressing excitement to continue lessons with her. Her clear instruction, ability to incorporate individual preferences into the routine, and warm, welcoming demeanor were particularly appreciated, making her highly recommended for couples looking to create a memorable first dance.
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Gabriele R
5.0
7/19/2024
Going into our dance lessons my now husband and I had very limited dance experience. We were nervous about what to expect but within just a few minutes Sarah helped turn our nerves into excitement. From the 3 lessons we had, we reached a point of feeling very comfortable with our dance and even added a lift! Sarah was a patient and positive teacher, and we highly recommend her for wedding dance lessons.
Nicole L
5.0
7/01/2024
My Fiancé and I had little to no experience with dance lessons leading up to the big day and had a certain budget in mind. Sarah was great in being mindful of our budget and was able to teach us our first dance within 3 private lessons. Our wedding was this past weekend, and our family and friends went crazy when he threw in a lift mid-way through! Thanks so much Sarah!!
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Chris L
5.0
5/14/2024
We loved working with Sarah to choreograph our first Dance!! Not only were the lessons fun, but Sarah is an excellent coach, and she is very skilled and knowledgeable. I went into the lessons with no dance experience whatsoever. Sarah coached us through an entire custom-choreographed dance from the ground up, and on the big day it turned out perfect!! Our guests were wowed, and we had the best time. Thanks Sarah!
Katie H
5.0
10/09/2023
We are so glad we decided to take dance lessons with Sarah! We are beginner dancers and Sarah was able to teach us the basics of dancing and help to choreograph an amazing first dance for our wedding day which was perfect!
Angela P
5.0
9/04/2023
Sarah was so great! She was patient and understanding and gave us moves we could learn, despite our lack of dancing skills. She also gave us options so that it felt comfortable for us. She was very responsive and it was easy to communicate with her and schedule lessons. Now we have some basic dance skills for general use and a beautiful first dance routine for our wedding. Can’t wait to put them to use! A big thank you to Sarah, and we highly recommend her for your dancing needs!
Sue S
4.0
6/27/2023
We learned a lot and Sarah was an excellent teacher. We did not have the time needed for what Sarah envisioned for us in our first dance as an older inexperienced couple.
Heather J
5.0
11/10/2022
Really enjoyed working with Sarah and learning new moves. My husband and I thought we knew some things before going to her but she helped correct bad habits, taught better approaches and engrained a sequence of new moves we can continue to use. Really loved how she tried to incorporate my vision into the choreography as well. I was very grateful to have the first half of the song practiced and planned out, everyone loved the show and we felt more comfortable when all eyes were on us!
Alexandria F
5.0
10/04/2022
I don't know where to begin with Sarah. My fiance wanted a "Thinking Out Loud" dance--neither of us are dancers. I wanted a cuddly, cute, not-over-choreographed dance. Somehow Sarah took our total lack of talent and conflicting visions and turned it into something beautiful. The best part was that we were totally comfortable working with her, even though both of us would generally be self conscious learning something new. She is so warm and welcoming, and I couldn't recommend her enough. Thank you, Sarah!
PS -- we'll be back for more swing lessons!
Magdalena V
5.0
5/30/2022
Just amazing! Did we not only build a connection with Sarah, but she made an everlasting memory for my father and I that we will never forget! Her instruction was perfection! She is passionate about her work and love for dance! We highly recommend her for your dancing needs. She is amazing at what she does and an overall humble, sweet, and passionate person! Thank you so much again for your teaching! xo xo, Scott and Maggie 😁
Cynthia N
5.0
6/09/2019
We contacted Sarah for help with choreographing our surprise first dance for our wedding. She was so helpful and our dance was a hit! She made us feel super comfortable while learning how to swing dance. Sarah made this such a fun experience and we are so thankful to have found her as our instructor!
Janelle H
5.0
3/27/2019
Sarah was so great to work with! My husband and I took lessons with her before our wedding. She choreographed our entire dance for our first dance. She is a great teacher, fun to work with, and made dancing easy to learn! We had a total of 11 lessons and our first dance was exactly what I had imagined! It will be something I never forget! I would highly suggest using a dance teacher before your wedding and definitely having Sarah as your teacher! Love her!
Tracy M
5.0
10/19/2018
My Husband and I decided to take dance lessons before our wedding. Sarah was amazing! She made us feel so comfortable and relaxed. She was always very patient and took her time teaching us the dance steps, at times it took us a few lessons to get it right, but she was always great about explaining the steps.
Our first dance was a hit! Our guests loved it, they thought is was beautiful.
We can't thank Sarah enough for making our wedding day extra special!!
Luke M
5.0
8/21/2018
Sarah is an incredible teacher. As someone who can easily lose coordination and fall over tying my shoelaces she was able to turn me from that guy at the party doing the worm (unsuccessfully for that matter) to someone who is confident foxing, waltzing, and so on.
My fiancee and I are now most excited about our first dance at our wedding when three months ago we were more nervous than mice in a cat house.
Couldn't recommend her enough!
Sarah B
5.0
7/17/2018
Sarah was an absolute pleasure to work with. She instantly made my fiance and I feel at ease and completely enjoy our lessons with her. We planned our wedding very quickly so only started taking dance lessons one month before the wedding. Even though we didn't have much time, Sarah taught us a fun, simple, and beautiful dance. Everyone loved it.
We wish we had more time for dance lessons because Sarah made them so much fun! We highly recommend her if you want to take dance lessons!
Gina S
5.0
12/19/2017
My wife and I decided to take dance lessons about 3 weeks before our wedding. A bit of a time crunch, but Sarah made it happen and it turned out amazing. Not only did we have a short time to practice, we choreographed a dance "mash-up" where we danced to 3 different songs all in one.
Working with Sarah is awesome! As a beginner, she breaks things down so they are easy to do. Sarah can work with all levels of dance and taught us many steps for our wedding routine. We were able to surprise our guests and everyone loved it! Sarah definitely made our first dance something to remember!
Response from Dance with Sarah on 12/19/2017
Dear Ed & Gina,
Thank you so much for the review. I know we didn't have a long time togeth...
er for your wedding dance, but Im so happy I had the opportunity to work with you both even for a short time.
Sincerely,
Sarah
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